Greensville County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greensville County is located in Virginia with a total population of 11,304. It is the 111th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greensville County is 39.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greensville County is $56,759. This is 38% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $159,200. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Greensville County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greensville County is Black or African American, making up 52.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (52.7% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.1%.